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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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