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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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