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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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