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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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