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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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