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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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