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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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