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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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