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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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