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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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