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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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