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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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