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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)