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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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