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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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