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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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