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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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