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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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