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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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