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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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