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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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