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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key 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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