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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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