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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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