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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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