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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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