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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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