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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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