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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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