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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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