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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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