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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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