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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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