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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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