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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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