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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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