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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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