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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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