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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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