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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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