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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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