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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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