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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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