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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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