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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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