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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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