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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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