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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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