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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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