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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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