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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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