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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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