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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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