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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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