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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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