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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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