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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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