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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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