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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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