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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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