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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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