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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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