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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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