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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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