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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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