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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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