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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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