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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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