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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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