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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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