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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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