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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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