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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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