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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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