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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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