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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models 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 handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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