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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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