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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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