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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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