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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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