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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally 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 numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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