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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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