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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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