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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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