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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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