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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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