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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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