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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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