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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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