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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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