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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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