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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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