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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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