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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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