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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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