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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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