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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative 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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