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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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