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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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