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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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