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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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