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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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