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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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