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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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