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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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