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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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