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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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