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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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