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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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