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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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