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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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