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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. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding 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 topics. This exciting new book also studies 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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