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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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