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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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