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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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