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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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