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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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