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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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