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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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