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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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