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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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