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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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