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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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