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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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