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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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