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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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