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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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