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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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