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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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