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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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