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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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