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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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