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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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