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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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