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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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