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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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