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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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