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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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