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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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