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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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