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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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