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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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