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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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