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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This 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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