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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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