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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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