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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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