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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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