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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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