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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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