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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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