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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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