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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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