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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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