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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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