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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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