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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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