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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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