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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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