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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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