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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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