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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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