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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping 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 inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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