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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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