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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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