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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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