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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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