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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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