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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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