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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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