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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally 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 several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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