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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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