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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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