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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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