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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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