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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online 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 teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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