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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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