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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. 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 participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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