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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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