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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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