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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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