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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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