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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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