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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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