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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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