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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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