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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key 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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