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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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