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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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