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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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