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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)