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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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