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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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