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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators 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 MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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