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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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