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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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