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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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