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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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