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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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