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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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