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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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