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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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