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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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