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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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