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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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