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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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