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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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