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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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