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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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