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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually 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 we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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