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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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