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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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