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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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