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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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