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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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