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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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