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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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