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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business 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 poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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