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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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