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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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