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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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