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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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