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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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