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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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