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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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