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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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