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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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