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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure 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 evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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