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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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