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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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