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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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