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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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