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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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