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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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