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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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