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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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