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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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