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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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