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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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