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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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