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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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