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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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