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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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