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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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