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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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