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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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