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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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