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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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