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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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