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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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