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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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