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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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