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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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