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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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