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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire 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 topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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