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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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