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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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