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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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