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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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