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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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