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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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