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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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