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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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