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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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