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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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