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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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