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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses 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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