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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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