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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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