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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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