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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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