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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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