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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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