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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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