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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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