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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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