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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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