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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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