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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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