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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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