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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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