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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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