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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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