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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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