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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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