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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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