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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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