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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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