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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores 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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