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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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