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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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