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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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