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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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