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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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