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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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