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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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