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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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