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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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