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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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