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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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