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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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