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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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