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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate 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 blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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