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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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