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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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