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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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