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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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