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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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