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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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