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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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