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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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