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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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