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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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