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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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