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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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