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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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