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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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