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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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