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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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