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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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