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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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