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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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