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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers 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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