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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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