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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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