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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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