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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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