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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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