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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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