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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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