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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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