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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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