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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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