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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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