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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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