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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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