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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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