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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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