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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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