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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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