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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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