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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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