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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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