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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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