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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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