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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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