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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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