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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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