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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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