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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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