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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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