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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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