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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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