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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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