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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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