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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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