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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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