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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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