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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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