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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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