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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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