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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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