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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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