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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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