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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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