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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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