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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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