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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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