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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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