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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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