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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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