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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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