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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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