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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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