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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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