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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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