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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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