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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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