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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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