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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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