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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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