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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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