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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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