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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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