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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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