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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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