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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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