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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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