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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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