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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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