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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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