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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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