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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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