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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important 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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