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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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