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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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