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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education