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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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