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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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