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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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