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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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