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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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