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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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