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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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