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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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