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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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