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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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