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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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