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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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