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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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