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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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