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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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