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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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