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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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