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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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