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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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