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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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