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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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