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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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