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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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