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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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