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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education