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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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