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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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