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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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