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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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