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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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