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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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