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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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