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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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