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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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