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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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