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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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