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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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