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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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