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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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