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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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