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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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