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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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