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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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