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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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