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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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