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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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