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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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