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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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