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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the intriguing 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 exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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