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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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