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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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