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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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