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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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