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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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