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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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