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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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