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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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