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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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