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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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