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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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