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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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