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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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