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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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