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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies 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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