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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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