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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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