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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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