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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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