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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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