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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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