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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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