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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major 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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