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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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