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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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