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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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