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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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