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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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