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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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