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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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