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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free 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 quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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