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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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