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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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