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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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