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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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