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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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