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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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