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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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