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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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