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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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