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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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