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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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