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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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