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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important 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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