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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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