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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning enable students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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