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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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