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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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