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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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