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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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