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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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