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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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