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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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