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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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