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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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