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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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