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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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