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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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