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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open 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 teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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