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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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