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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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