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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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