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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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