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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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