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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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