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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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